Coolbaugh man, 27, charged with sexually abusing girl, 15

Accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, a Coolbaugh Township man was captured Wednesday at JFK Airport in New York City while trying to leave the country, Pocono Mountain Regional Police said.

Haggai Charlemagne, 27, is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, tampering with evidence and other offenses.

Police said they got information Sunday about Charlemagne sexually abusing the girl. Police said they conducted interviews, collected evidence, canvassed several neighborhoods and executed a search warrant at another residence.

Police said Port Authority police in New York City caught Charlemagne trying to leave the country for Jamaica. He will appear in district court at a future date.